How do I get a patent?

[Skittlez]

After i get my patent set up, I will share my invention. It's fucking amazing.

[Swurve]

Originally Posted by Raavak [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I invented the knork, its a fork but the outside tines are sharpened to a razer sharpness so you can use the fork on its side to cut food. Trying to collaborate with the inventory of the spork to make a 3-in-1 utensil, but they keep blowing me off.

Gj, cut your mouth with every bite, solid idea.

[YendorLootmonkey]

Originally Posted by Swurve [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Gj, cut your mouth with every bite, solid idea.

I JUST INVENTED THE KNORK MOUTHGUARD!!!

[doraf]

Originally Posted by YendorLootmonkey [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I JUST INVENTED THE KNORK MOUTHGUARD!!!

Damn it! I was thinking that too, but you got your idea in first!

[Sodapop]

I roughly ended up paying around $15,000 for patent. Be prepared to spend some money.

[Ele]

Do a patent/prior art search first. These run anywhere from $300-$1000 dollars depending on how in depth you want to go and the complexity of the invention.

The drafting of the patent application and filing runs anywhere from $2500-$20000, again depending on the field and complexity of the invention. If you are an individual you will have reduced filing fees as a small or micro entity.

The US is a first to file system now, so if you think you have something find a local patent lawyer and see him sooner rather than later. Any notebooks, drawings, sketches or anything of that nature be sure to keep in a safe place and turn them over to your attorney for copying to include in the file. Having a complete idea + alternative embodiments/methods written down and fully described will help you immensely when it comes time for your attorney to prepare the application and claims.

Once filed, the applications are generally taking 14-24 months for a patent examiner to even look at it, again depending on the field of invention. Responding to office actions generally run anywhere from $1000-5000, depending on the complexity of the rejections and any necessary amendments.

[Raavak]

There are also a number of companies out there that will help you to "share" in the profits.

[myriverse]

Knork has been done anyway... even the name.

[Roku]

The cost of obtaining can fall far short of the cost to defend, if the idea truly is halfway decent.

[runlvlzero]

A really big check, lots of lobbyists, hitmen, and occult lizard people status